Change in National Wages Council (NWC) Chairmanship

The Ministry of Manpower had earlier announced that the National Wages Council (NWC) will be convened on 19 August 2026. The current Chairman of the NWC, Mr Peter Seah, has requested to relinquish his appointment as Chairman for personal reasons. After deliberation, the Ministry of Manpower has decided to accede to the request.

2. Mr Hsieh Fu Hua, who was earlier appointed as Deputy Chairman of the NWC for the 2026/27 session, will be appointed as Chairman.

3. The Government wishes to express its deep appreciation to Mr Seah for his many years of dedicated service as NWC Chairman since 2015. Under his strong stewardship, the NWC navigated some of the most challenging periods in Singapore's economic history, including the COVID-19 pandemic. His leadership was instrumental in building and sustaining the tripartite consensus that underpinned Singapore's wage policies during his tenure, which provided critical support for our workers and Singapore’s continued economic development. 

4. Mr Hsieh Fu Hua brings extensive experience across the business, social and public sectors. He currently serves as Chairman of the National University of Singapore Board of Trustees and Director on the GIC Board. He has previously served as President of the National Council of Social Service, Chief Executive Officer of Singapore Exchange and President of Temasek Holdings. His experience in bringing together diverse stakeholders and building consensus will be valuable in leading NWC's upcoming tripartite deliberations on wage issues.